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The Single Most Important Ingredient?

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graham

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Apr 29, 2017, 10:55:28 PM4/29/17
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https://www.nytimes.com/2017/04/25/dining/how-to-season-food-with-salt.html?hp&action=click&pgtype=Homepage&clickSource=story-heading&module=mini-moth&region=top-stories-below&WT.nav=top-stories-below&_r=0

http://tiny.cc/rjtuky

Julie Bove

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Apr 30, 2017, 12:09:15 AM4/30/17
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"graham" <gst...@shaw.ca> wrote in message
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> https://www.nytimes.com/2017/04/25/dining/how-to-season-food-with-salt.html?hp&action=click&pgtype=Homepage&clickSource=story-heading&module=mini-moth&region=top-stories-below&WT.nav=top-stories-below&_r=0
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> http://tiny.cc/rjtuky

Agree. Although I don't put salt in everything that I cook or make, I do put
it in most things, even if it is only a pinch. My mom cooked without salt
for the most part, telling if we wanted salt to add it at the table. That
simply does not work. Would be better to err on the side of not quite enough
salt when cooking and then add more. IMO, the salt needs to be cooked in. If
you put none in and add it later, the food just tastes of salt.

Ophelia

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Apr 30, 2017, 5:52:14 AM4/30/17
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"graham" wrote in message news:oe3jgq$t8e$1...@dont-email.me...

https://www.nytimes.com/2017/04/25/dining/how-to-season-food-with-salt.html?hp&action=click&pgtype=Homepage&clickSource=story-heading&module=mini-moth&region=top-stories-below&WT.nav=top-stories-below&_r=0

http://tiny.cc/rjtuky

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Great piece! Thanks for sharing:)


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Ed Pawlowski

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Apr 30, 2017, 8:45:15 AM4/30/17
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On 4/29/2017 10:55 PM, graham wrote:
> https://www.nytimes.com/2017/04/25/dining/how-to-season-food-with-salt.html?hp&action=click&pgtype=Homepage&clickSource=story-heading&module=mini-moth&region=top-stories-below&WT.nav=top-stories-below&_r=0
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> http://tiny.cc/rjtuky

Somewhat sensible the way he explains it. Some places just go too
heavy. We use salt, but in moderation, as needed. Doctors always tell
you use not, but not everyone is salt sensitive.

graham

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Apr 30, 2017, 8:50:47 AM4/30/17
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Many chefs are too heavy-handed with it. I really notice it when I dine
out and I can guarantee that the morning after, my weight will be much
higher than normal - presumably due to water retention.
Graham

Gary

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Apr 30, 2017, 9:55:15 AM4/30/17
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Definitely due to water retention, to an extent.

Basic formula is how many calories you burn in a day
Subtract that from how many calories you consume.
3500 calories extra will add a pound of real weight

A one meal event is probably mostly water weight.



Wayne Boatwright

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Apr 30, 2017, 3:37:18 PM4/30/17
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On Sun 30 Apr 2017 02:47:30a, Ophelia told us...

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> Great piece! Thanks for sharing:)
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Yes, that really was a good article.

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dsi1

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Apr 30, 2017, 4:39:37 PM4/30/17
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On Saturday, April 29, 2017 at 4:55:28 PM UTC-10, graham wrote:
> https://www.nytimes.com/2017/04/25/dining/how-to-season-food-with-salt.html?hp&action=click&pgtype=Homepage&clickSource=story-heading&module=mini-moth&region=top-stories-below&WT.nav=top-stories-below&_r=0
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> http://tiny.cc/rjtuky

I've been using Korean flavored salt for the last few months. It's pretty good stuff - supercharged salt.

OTOH, I used some on some fried potatoes this morning. It was very bland. Every so often, I lose my sense of taste. I'm on another cycle. It's getting more frequent these days. I'll have to season by sight, not by taste for a while.

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Bruce

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Apr 30, 2017, 4:43:38 PM4/30/17
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Yeah, right :)

Ophelia

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Apr 30, 2017, 5:32:45 PM4/30/17
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Oh dear. I am sorry. You say the loss of taste is intermittent?? I hope
not too often!

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dsi1

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Apr 30, 2017, 5:42:55 PM4/30/17
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This has been going on for a few years. I would seasonally lose my sense of smell. This has some advantages as well as disadvantages. It's caused by a nose and throat infection. The last time this happened was a few months ago. It was scary the first time it happened but I expect to be over in a couple of weeks. My boss has completely and permanently lost his sense of smell after he had a nose job. That's unfortunate. OTOH, he's a good looking guy. :)

sf

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May 1, 2017, 6:00:07 AM5/1/17
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On Sun, 30 Apr 2017 13:39:32 -0700 (PDT), dsi1 <dsi...@yahoo.com>
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> I've been using Korean flavored salt for the last few months. It's pretty good stuff - supercharged salt.

> I've been using Korean flavored salt for the last few months. It's pretty
> good stuff - supercharged salt.

Korean flavored salt is a new one on me... and you called it
supercharged. If you ever want to taste salty salt, try the American
Pink Salt from Utah called "Real Salt". http://www.realsalt.com/
I see something new every time I visit their website, haven't noticed
Kosher before. Now I'm thinking I'll order their Kosher the next time
I need to refill and see what that's all about.


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Ophelia

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May 1, 2017, 9:11:28 AM5/1/17
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"dsi1" wrote in message
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As I am sure you are too, so fear not, your wife isn't going to stop loving
you because you can't smell anything:))))




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Taxed and Spent

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May 1, 2017, 9:24:50 AM5/1/17
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Just so long as he remembers to change his socks.

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May 1, 2017, 9:48:40 AM5/1/17
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in my house it's sugar & salt

marc

Ophelia

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Why would she love him if he didn't change his sock .. ?? ;)


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dsi1

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On Monday, May 1, 2017 at 3:11:28 AM UTC-10, Ophelia wrote:
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> As I am sure you are too, so fear not, your wife isn't going to stop loving
> you because you can't smell anything:))))
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You're probably right, although I'm not likely to try to validate this theory. :)

Ophelia

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On Monday, May 1, 2017 at 3:11:28 AM UTC-10, Ophelia wrote:
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> As I am sure you are too, so fear not, your wife isn't going to stop
> loving
> you because you can't smell anything:))))
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You're probably right, although I'm not likely to try to validate this
theory. :)

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